Washing-machine.



No. 695,9). Patented Mar. 25, I902.

A. A. CASLEB.

WASHING MACHINE.

(Appiicatiou filed May 17, 1901.)

(No Model.)

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ALONZO A. CASLER, OF MANSFIELD, OI-IIO, ASSIGNOR TO THOMAS E. ORARY,

OF BINGHAMTON, NFHV YORK.

WASHING-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 695,910, dated March25, 1902.

Application filed May 17,1901.

T0 ctZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ALONZO A. CASLER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Mansfield, in the county of Richland and State of Ohio, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements inWashing-llrlachines,ofwhich the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in washing machines, and especiallyto that class which embodies a rotary tub provided at the bottom withrubbing-cleats and an upper rubbing-disk separate from the tub.

The objects of my invention are to provide an improved means forcentering the upper rubbing-disk within the suds-tub and to allow avertical sliding movement to the same and to provide a novel means forholding the upper rubbing-disk from rotating with the rotation of thesuds-tub. These objects I accomplish by the mechanism illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which Figure l is a side elevation of myimproved machine with the suds-tub in section, showing the generalconstruction of the parts hereinafter specified and claimed. Fig. 2 is atop view of the base, showing the construction of the frame and springattachment. Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the upper rubbing-disk, hingedarm, and vertical post.

Similar letters of reference indicate like parts throughout the severalviews.

In the accompanying drawings, A indicates a base provided at its centerwith a bearing, and upon the same rests the suds-tub B. Secured upon thetop of the base is the platform C, placed diagonally across the same.One end of the platform is placed flush with the edge of the base, theend D projecting a sufficient distance to admit the suds-tub to rotatewithout touching or coming in contact with the vertical post E. The saidpost E is secured in position by the metal angle-bracketsFand F. Acenter post Gextends through the bottom of the suds-tub and into theupper end II of the rotating vertical huh I. The nut J clamps thesuds-tub firmly upon the said hub. The upper rubbing-disk R sur- SerialNo. 60,735. (No model.)

rounds the center post G, which holds the same centrally within the tub.Secured upon the top of the post E is a casting K, havingupwardly-projecting lug L, which is perforated to receive the arm M,which is pivoted therein. To the outer end of this arm are pivoted orhinged the rods N, the lower ends of which are bent outwardly to engageeyes P P, secured one upon each side of the upper face of the upperrubbing-disk R.

The tub-locking device is composed of a spring-plunger Q, placed withina suitable case S, said plunger being surrounded by a coil-spring andbeing adapted to engage a socket T, secured upon the side and near theupper edge of the tub. stance I have shown a single spring W, connectedto an arm X, extending from a sleeve surrounding the hub I, the otherend of said In the present inspring being connected to a suitablebracket Y, secured upon the platform.

What I claim as new is-- 1. In a washing-machine, the combination with aframe and a vertical post forming a part thereof, of a rotatingsuds-tub, an upper rubbing-disk, and a locking device comprising an armhinged to the top of said post, and divergent rods hinged to said armand having their outer ends detachably connected with the saidrubbing-disk, as set forth.

2. In a washing-machine, the combination with the frame and averticalpost forming apart thereof, of a rotating suds-tub, an upperrubbing-disk provided with eyes on the upper side thereof, and a lockingdevice comprising an arm hinged to the top of said post, and twodivergent rods hinged to the arm, the lower ends of the rods being bentoutward and inserted into said eyes, substantially as shown anddescribed.

I11 testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ALONZO A. OASLER.

